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May 7, 2014 at 1:01 AM

Word of the Daypokelogan POHK-loh-guhn noun; Northeastern U.S. marshy or stagnant water that has branched off from a stream or lake. — Dictionary.comWebsite of the DayIdealistwww.idealist.orgWant to connect with volunteer opportunities? Idealist is a collection of resources on global volunteering and nonprofit careers.Number to Know20: When the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering (later renamed Sony) was founded it was composed of around 20 employees.This Day in HistoryMay 7, 2000: Vladimir Putin is inaugurated as president of Russia.Today’s Featured BirthdayBill Kreutzmann, American drummer, Grateful Dead, 68Daily Quote“Anyone who doesn’t regret the passing of the Soviet Union has no heart. Anyone who wants it restored has no brains.” — Vladimir Putin